It's supposedly the slow, rubbish Ferrari - but they went and made it un-slow and un-rubbish. Spoilsports.
Пікірлер: 328
@1958plymouth440V89 жыл бұрын
Good thing about the last California - they sold it with a manual. And they sold exactly 2.
@EVILSPAWN10039 жыл бұрын
Which in 50 years will probably be worth a gazillion dollars.....
@fatgirlboy93413 жыл бұрын
@@EVILSPAWN1003 in 50 years one will either be dead and don’t care or very rich since you can already own a Ferrari now
@AndorRadnai2 жыл бұрын
@@EVILSPAWN1003 They most likely are already… Which is bad. Good thing is, there is a surefire way to swap a manual into one if you are as unhinged as I am! Lovely, isn’t it?
@greek2mee Жыл бұрын
I recently bought my first Ferrari and it is a 2010 California in TDF Blue. The Cali in the blue color shows its beautiful lines and is a real looker. I still cannot get rid of the smile on my face from my first drive. James's review on @JayEmmOnCars is spot on about the California and is more in line with what most people now think about the Gen 1 California...it is a great car! Although the Cali T reviewed here has some merits to some upgrades, IMO and others, it does not compare to the naturally aspirated V8 of the Gen 1 California. I think Chris' comments about the California in this video are unwarranted.
@rfpropertyholdingsllc66524 ай бұрын
I feel the same and I have the first Gen as well. I love that rpm is all the way till 8,000
@alexanderyoung86289 жыл бұрын
I've seen a couple of these in the metal, and pictures just can't quite capture it. In my eyes, it's one of the most beautiful Ferrari's ever.
@bigmotor38454 жыл бұрын
Alexander Young Agreed I was surprised how good it looked in person too
@hakonhelgesen76594 жыл бұрын
It looks like the 1960s Fiat Dino. Just as it should.
@dragospahontu3 жыл бұрын
@@hakonhelgesen7659 the TVR tamora ia a great car
@KUROSHURA3 жыл бұрын
It really is. I slept on it for a while until I use to see a white one on my way to work. It’s quite handsome on the metal and I am even more surprised to find out that it actually had the elegant lines and styling of the F12 Touring Superleggera
@mugsyjeff9 жыл бұрын
Well, the lady on 5th Gear, couldn't stop smiling while taking the earlier model California for a test drive.
@slowspecv694 жыл бұрын
Jeff Heriot cuz it’s a pussy car lmao
@jkeaton15134 жыл бұрын
Harris is FOS. Everyone but him gave the original CA great reviews and even the only thing negative he said about it in his original review at the time was it wasn't quite "exciting" enough. He just talks shit about the original in this vid to make it more interesting. He's a carnival barker.
@the-boring-car-guy6 жыл бұрын
I must say the original California had a wonderful engine once you put the correct exhaust on it
@dragospahontu3 жыл бұрын
Nah
@the-boring-car-guy3 жыл бұрын
Noone asked you
@dragospahontu3 жыл бұрын
@@the-boring-car-guy xd?
@khawks923 жыл бұрын
I agree, the original sounded better ten fold. I imagine it would sound amazing with a straight pipe setup.
@wfarrahi3 жыл бұрын
That's because it was the same 4.3 in the F430. And does sound menacing with exhaust or straight pipe
@Sup3r6f0ur9 жыл бұрын
The California is a great fucking car... Probably the best front engine, rear-wheel drive hardtop on the market. And its a great everyday driver if you don't live where it snows....
@Jokikiolu4 ай бұрын
💯
@fmachine86 Жыл бұрын
I love my 2012 California. I daily it with zero issues. It's a Ferrari you can actually live with.
@SlowSpyder10 ай бұрын
Are the transmissions ok in your opinion? I hear they all fail every 7-10 years due to failing seals. Just internet rumors I'm hearing, but... thoughts?
@fmachine8610 ай бұрын
@@SlowSpyder I haven't experienced any transmission seals failing yet. The only think I really deal with is the car eats tires, and it's hard on braking components, but that's probably related to how I drive it.
@SlowSpyder10 ай бұрын
@@fmachine86 Thanks, appreciate your thoughts. Enjoy the car. :)
@marionharris59524 ай бұрын
How much is a transmission replacement? Like 40k?
@Davidkaisermusic8 жыл бұрын
7:15 Creeper behind the guard rail
@JKevolution9 жыл бұрын
7:20 topgear spies try to understand how chris harris can be the best tester on the web by far ahahah
@philiphudgens4726 Жыл бұрын
No that's just Richard Hammond standing right next to the 3ft barrier trying to see over it!
@ThisIsMTH9 жыл бұрын
Chris' last sentence sums it up for me. I'd always have the 458, but I admire the 'T' greatly.
@stefanfrittiert10389 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, you say the front looks looks copied from the F Type, I'd say it looks similar to the 612 Scaglietti what you think?
@alexserrano28509 жыл бұрын
I gotta say I'd still take the SL 63. Incredibly overlooked car, probably because of its non flashy looks. But that's what I precisely like about it, and I think it looks so gorgeous and elegant.
@johnnewchannel65059 жыл бұрын
7:22 head in the guardrail
@MaCe199 жыл бұрын
car throttle hahahahahaha
@carlos640309 жыл бұрын
Gotta love the 'Photobomb' from the guy sticking his head up from behind the guardrail starting at the 7:13 mark. LOL!!!
@erikig Жыл бұрын
That’s the videographer shooting the rear angle 😂
@BucketWheat8 жыл бұрын
I DEFINITELY WANT ONE! I am not looking to go racing with Lambos and McClarens... I just want a Road Car that I can Deeply enjoy on mountain roads, or for Summer Traveling!
@carlitoxb1108 жыл бұрын
Mercedez AMG gts can make that job for less money, and you can actually drive it without worrying about how many miles you do and if you want a convertible the jaguar f type is just as good or better than this and is cheaper as well
@Chris-nn2fx7 жыл бұрын
Floyd Burdett I want a Cali T to!!
@Chris-nn2fx7 жыл бұрын
Carlitox b No the AMG GTS sounds horrible
@MGA19a7 жыл бұрын
... yep sure it does ... as a Mazda MX5 can do it ... but ... it's not a Ferrari :-)))
@BucketWheat7 жыл бұрын
I can't even SIT in an MX5 comfortably...much less enjoy an entire weekend of playing on mountain roads! They are pretty cars, and a LOT of folks enjoy them in the mountains... But there is a HUGE difference in driving an MX5 with 155 HP and a Ferrari with 552 HP..!! ((-:
@Bashirbros9 жыл бұрын
You should do a comparison of the f-type R and the California T. I would love to see how they stack up against each other
@boom1shot9 жыл бұрын
WHERE'S THE FUCKING TECH VID CHRIS FUCKING HELL MAN
@hyperlogos9 жыл бұрын
This is the one I would have, I must be getting old. Still lust after the F40 every time a video pops up obviously
@creativeplanet28208 жыл бұрын
at 7:20 a little alien occurs shit *-* dayum
@horsepower5239 жыл бұрын
What an awesome and beautiful car. Love it!
@amumia9 жыл бұрын
Please share the California T tech video.
@lewis79877 жыл бұрын
i miss these reviews so bad
@benoram66963 жыл бұрын
Love the tire slayer t shirt! 👍 repping hoonigan!
@ThePlofadi9 жыл бұрын
The ferrari grill grins just like the driver :D
@aminotech7779 жыл бұрын
What was good about the first California ? 1-production line produced 27 cars per day, or 6,000 per year. 2-its a high CLASS daily use car.
@wfarrahi3 жыл бұрын
You can get it to behave like a Naturally Aspirated engine, but doesn't come close to sounding as good as the screaming N/A 4.3 in original California
@lackylol9 жыл бұрын
what is the music at the start with the violin
@mrmistercharles9 жыл бұрын
Man's head on armco at 7:22
@B835605B9 жыл бұрын
I see it too, it's weird ! maybe a camera guy ?
@foxhounduk2k88 жыл бұрын
He predicted 488 gtb will be turbocharged. 6:30. what a legend.
@darek44889 жыл бұрын
7:13 Someone's stalking you Chris :D
@tobydstreet9 жыл бұрын
@7:20 Epic video bomb!
@TheDantheman8878 жыл бұрын
is the bmw z4 is bmw's version of the california? is the mx5, mazda's? the side views are so similar.
@yesssirrskiii59259 жыл бұрын
Chris Harris will always be an icon to me
@sf983218 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know the name of the song used through out the review? I really liked it and was wondering what it's called and whether I could find it.
@spursblood18 жыл бұрын
+Sam Foster Darude - Sandstorm
@INDIGOBLUE5552 жыл бұрын
I agree with most of comments about the California actually being a daydriver instead of a true sport car.May be a Cali isn't the right choice for trackdays but it wasn't meant to be.Neither it was styled to be a headturner,instead it was conceived as a sporty yet elegant and sober convertible and a practical commuter at some extent.
@BanditTheBandito9 жыл бұрын
play it from 7:17 lolololol
@usmanraj2229 жыл бұрын
I know! There is a head popping out!
@wagbagsag9 жыл бұрын
well the other funny part is that you don't really need to watch the first part of the vid because after 7:17 he basically says it all
@yves20759 жыл бұрын
wagbagsag Agreed, the real review starts around 7:00. As for the popping head. This is apparently open, public road, and the driving is borderline. Harris has buddies to warn him of incoming traffic. That's the popping head. So it's to Harris' credit, certainly. Can you get away with drifting across solid white lines in curves in a hill with reduced visibility in Italy... Dunno. Pure theories here: 1. Testing a Ferrari is more like a patriotic thing in Italy so foreigners feel Okay... but; 2. Ferrari isn't happy about the public image. It is understood that Harris is a heck of a good pilot, and takes precautions. That being understood, how correct is all that.
@bxvbffff9 жыл бұрын
that guy is taking a dump
@LegendTheAnonymous9 жыл бұрын
Dayum. Nice camper.
@chasevineland15087 жыл бұрын
Love Chris Harris but I think he's off on this video. A bit manic and unfair and inconsistent and a tad idiotic. It's a GT and a convertible duh!
@chich719 жыл бұрын
Its got the classic round ferrari tail lights and then they go and spoil it by putting the brake lights down lower on the bumper! why??
@chriskubas2120 Жыл бұрын
Thank you CHRIS HARRIS for this video. And keeping the price of the California Down. I now own one and can tell you it’s the BEST KEPT SECRET IN THE CAR WORLD. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. MR CHRIS HARRIS. Where can I send you a nice bottle of wine for making this car so affordable for guys like me.
@BiGtaiLfiSh7 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know the name of the melody used in this video? Thank you so much
@pierfrancescodemartino4869 Жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bbucmZx9utTGY2g.html
@ege58046 жыл бұрын
I think it looks stunning . Specially with this color .
@overcastfriday816 жыл бұрын
@2:58 Only the very best engineers can take a turbocharged motor and make it behave like a turbocharged motor. Wow -- very impressive!
@tdodge294 жыл бұрын
Erm, wasn't the first Ferrari California built in the 50s and highly sought after?
@albertorodriguezfernandez59562 жыл бұрын
The California T is awesome, and the California was also quite good too. And reliable. There are Ferrari Californias out there with 100k miles, daily drivers. The engineering behind the California, the intention with the model, was to make a convertible GT car, not a pure racer. And you can tell they make a big contender to the Mercedes SL or the BMW 6 series. Harris very often forgets that Ferraris were not always that fast. And then later, he buys a Ferrari Mondial, one of the SLOWEST ferraris ever, one of the Ferraris with less quality, and makes praise about it.
@tucker91629 жыл бұрын
Why are the brake lights down at the bottom on the bumper, instead of in the round lights at the top like they are on all other fezzers?
@steve05049 ай бұрын
U.S. law. I brake lights on movable parts… lame
@carlosjuliobriceno61767 жыл бұрын
what song is that at 4:27
@yaaboobaay9 жыл бұрын
4:26 name of music please
@ekanshgupta68378 жыл бұрын
hey whats the instrumental track which has been used??
@mindmoto218 жыл бұрын
+ekansh gupta Opeth - Pale Communion
@euanbegbie9 жыл бұрын
tech vid please!
@ucebuflash8 жыл бұрын
That guy at 7:17 was me. I was wiping the winnets off my gruffnuts at the time...
@BGcontentproduction Жыл бұрын
who is that in the background at 7:21? XD
@271production9 жыл бұрын
That car in that colour is absolutely stunning
@rigobertojr.morfin18199 жыл бұрын
lol! The guy in the background at 7:13 reminds me of the bill clinton memes.
@1mbA4ever8 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or did Ferraris get further and further away from the aggressive superhypermegacars and go towards a more "user friendly" concept? When I think about Ferrari, I see a F40 or a 458. The F12 looks to me more like a jaguar/aston competitor than a mclaren/Lambo competitor where I initially put Ferrari.
@carlitoxb1108 жыл бұрын
Ferrari has always had a GT car as their flagship 550 , 368GTB, 575 M, 599 GTB F12, There's always been that cruiser sport car, the proper Ferrari is a Very aggressive GT car with a V12 engine in the front-middle to make long distance travels, that's what the legendary 250 GTO was
@sugarnads8 жыл бұрын
Theyve always had an expansive range.
@GlassTopRX79 жыл бұрын
Double the displacement in liters is pretty normal output for a boosted engine. The engine isn't that small either 3.9 from them should be making 487 hp NA.
@mrackelito19 жыл бұрын
Chris, come to Sweden and test the Agera R please, i would love to see that and im very sure Koenigsegg would say yes! Atleast ask them mate
@shindong9 жыл бұрын
Cool T-shirt man~
@meekrab90279 жыл бұрын
Anyone know the piece of music played at 4:35?
@pierfrancescodemartino4869 Жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bbucmZx9utTGY2g.html
@kilimandar8 жыл бұрын
m4 hard top conv?
@macaron31415926539 жыл бұрын
I have to disagree with Chris Harris's reasoning at. The Ferrari v8 is a great engine to turbocharge because it sounds so good, it couldn't possibly sound bad.
@rousseau3279 жыл бұрын
Yet the turbocharged engine in this California sounds nowhere near as good as their NA engines.
@Snakebloke9 жыл бұрын
ewt415 Unfortunately this is true; but it still sounds better than 99% of the world's other cars.
@Philmoscowitz7 жыл бұрын
At 7:15 if you look closely, you can see a guy in the field taking a dump. Just thought I'd point that out for your viewing pleasure.
@colinsmith11767 жыл бұрын
Chris, how tall are you, if you don't mind me asking? It looks like the driver sits pretty low in the car, yes? The doors are above your shoulders and the back seats look like they're above your eyes. When you turn your head around, do the back seats block your line of sight?
@deadmarch1017 жыл бұрын
he said hes 5"7 in one of his other videos
@colinsmith11767 жыл бұрын
deadmarch101 Huh, that's not that short. Thanks.
@senseiturtle3 ай бұрын
This review aged like milk. California owners LOVE their cars with a frankly infectious passion, and theyre still on the road with 20, 30, or even 50 thousand miles. It might not be a fire breathing psychopath, but it was definitely a success
@bushwood16766 жыл бұрын
I like the one in Ferris Buellers day off
@Wheelnut788 жыл бұрын
Rear end looks better but not convinced on the front. Would't consider any California tho even if I had the money.
@once20089 жыл бұрын
I think this still competes with the Porsche boxter s .
@eoghanhennessy159 жыл бұрын
can i just ask why they are trying to make them feel non-turbo? I can understand the benefit of a linear power band but what about the drama and the character of the engine?
@FeintMotion9 жыл бұрын
Drama and character is what gets old men killed on weekends.
@eoghanhennessy159 жыл бұрын
PulletSurprise Drama and Character is what wrecks Ferraris at open track days
@SenszR9 жыл бұрын
***** These cars hardly get driven fast.
@eoghanhennessy159 жыл бұрын
SenszR i've seen a 612 get totalled at yas island marina curcuit... then again, ferraris are everywhere in abu dhabi
@SenszR9 жыл бұрын
Indeed, Ferrari keeps its pride in its racing heritage regardless of its clientele. Ferrari tries to replicate their N/A engine feel because they are not switching to turbo by choice but by pressure from regulations. They would rather make the cars feel as if they were still naturally aspirated.
@tonimaroni812 жыл бұрын
The Guy in the back at 7:20 😂
@jtafoya889 жыл бұрын
It is the best thing out there in the segment with second place being the Bentley Continental GT speed. Source: car and driver
@AlexCluster9 жыл бұрын
4:32 WHAT a moment. That music. Gorgeous.
@YazeedAlshaalan9 жыл бұрын
Incredible. I need the name of that music.
@TheKincognito6 жыл бұрын
Hahaha The hate on the old California xD
@korinakorinnaa25217 жыл бұрын
i lke the california :-)
@tungle9919 жыл бұрын
soundtrack?
@mindmoto218 жыл бұрын
+Tung Le Opeth - Pale Communion
@slabsides19 жыл бұрын
You need to put the California T in a head to heat with the new MB AMG SL GT.
@shamwow709 жыл бұрын
So the best drive+ content is free on this channel, while drive+ is still charging for this video.
@roshangomez9 жыл бұрын
Two round spot lights in the grille to wipe out that weird smile might make it look better IMHO.
@prashanthpanicker28909 жыл бұрын
Roshan Gomez I like the way you think! Make it like another great California. Grill fog lights would look absolutely gorgeous in yellow but unfortunately I think pedestrian safety regulations would mean that it wouldn't happen. carstrok.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ferrari-250-gt-california-Red.jpg
@chrisduff14979 жыл бұрын
*****
@mypinis7 жыл бұрын
I don't mind turbo lag coming to an abrupt end, just saying. 😎
@jamietherooster9 жыл бұрын
hahaha " a reverse Lesley Ash" thats the beauty of working for yourself. you can say what you like.
@vika01949 жыл бұрын
7:39 i hate that the braking lights are the small lights underneath the round lights. the round lights should be the braking lights.......
@probono32844 жыл бұрын
They are everywhere except the US - it’s only because of stupid US laws they couldn’t use the proper brake lights.
@vika01944 жыл бұрын
Pro Bono Not true. The braking lights are at that position all over the world
@DennisBerkhout19 жыл бұрын
Definitely a big improvement on the 2009 California, but I disagree with Chris on the comparison with the Mercedes. The SL isn't really a looker, but that is a much better car. The Merc is on a much higher level of luxery. It's more relaxing than the Ferrari, and that's what I'd look for in this segment. Sure, the Ferrari is more exciting, but the AMG powered roadster runs it close enough for me to level both cars out on that front. I would buy a Mercedes SL63 AMG over anything else in this market place. Hopefully the upcoming facelift of the Mercedes SL will improve the looks.
@enigmaPL9 жыл бұрын
Targa-top Supra is all you ever need. :)
@thomassosa659 жыл бұрын
A reverse Leslie Ash. You kills me....
@TheGreatIndoors19797 жыл бұрын
2:57: "...and that's what all the engineering's about - they tried to take a turbo-charged motor and make it behave, and feel, and respond, and sound like a turbo-charged engine." And to think that some have accused Ferrari for being too traditional.
@Joecollazogaming_etc9 жыл бұрын
People say get a 911 turbo s cabriolet forget about the California T's faster shift response, hardtop, way better looks and adjustable dampers. Also the California doesn't get the recognition it deserves, first ferrari hardtop. First ferrari to use the 7-speed getrac DCT, first ferrari front engine V8 and now the first turbocharged ferrari in nearly 30 years. So while the California hasn't done anything big outside of the company remember that the laferrari, f12 and 458 all use the gear box from the California and in the future all ferrari engines are supposed turbocharged or equipped with a hybrid system.
@thegirthquake85746 жыл бұрын
I uh... actually liked the first gen...
@henryviii63414 ай бұрын
hate flappy paddles. Proper Ferraris must have the classic open H box manual. the seats look WideBoy ish.
@itube00478 жыл бұрын
It really looks good, but only in person.
@QtheMisanthrope9 жыл бұрын
pause @7:23 lmfao head in the bushes
@1997TL10009 жыл бұрын
Chris! At 7:17 there is a pervert watching you slide your bottom around the corner! Filthy, filthy man! Slow motion porn absolutely ruined by his bulbous head stick out above the Armco! Shame on him! Lol! Otherwise great video as always.
@es35020128 жыл бұрын
Chris, the old one does look better..
@BYSMA4th9 жыл бұрын
Although I have driven neither, I can't see a reason to buy this over an Audi R8 (Spider, if you want a convertible) for any reason other than a fancy shmansy Ferrari badge. For similar money you could also buy a 911 Turbo if you want ultimate performance or a AM V8 Vantage if you want ultimate sexiness. And of course you just want a fast GT with a metal roof why not go for the MB SL65 AMG? The Ferrari really doesn't have much going for it in this segment.
@lkzn9 жыл бұрын
You don't sound very enthusiastic about it. Being better than the older model, doesn't necessarily means its good. It will be fun to compare it to the Turbo S cabriolet. Both turbo's, both 2+2, both are 560hp... Nice review though
@monument48529 жыл бұрын
2:06 HE SAYS REAR HEAD LIGHTS ???
@CrazyIrishCarl7 жыл бұрын
Don't agree the prior California was far better looking because no other Ferrari looked like it. This one looks like prior Ferrari's like the 550 Maranello
@FoiledByFame8 жыл бұрын
In my mind, the video didn't start until 4:26; Less talk, more drive! ;-)
@pault21486 жыл бұрын
The first Ferrari California? You mean the 1960?
@junkim44007 жыл бұрын
you mean not sound like an turbocharged engine?
@thomassosa659 жыл бұрын
Music choice perfectly compliments the story. For the amount of abuse, er, comments you endure, you don't receive nearly enough accolades for your work. For me, it is "Car Porn"! Gracias!
@carlitoxb1108 жыл бұрын
The problem of this car is that it is not clearly better than the jaguar F type R and the Mercedez gts AMG, they need to do it coupe and more excited, I don't see why some one would waste his money in this car having those wonderful options available
@DipsyMat8 жыл бұрын
Because it's a Ferrari
@lapamful8 жыл бұрын
+Carlitox b Yeah, two great examples and significantly cheaper. Also the R8 v10 plus, Mclaren 570, Porsches? Sorry, but there's just no way I'd take a Cali T over the competittion. Ferrari's trying to make the best of a bad job, but it still stinks. Just no.
@francismarasiganiii45498 жыл бұрын
+lapamful Nah! i'll still pick the Ferrari over any cars you've mentioned and i'm not lying.
@ole46909 жыл бұрын
F type cost less than half and looks waaaay better for the same power and cause is super charged there is no lag either...... I guess the badge is what people are paying for